But it was the decision by referee Phil Dowd to book Bale for a dive just outside the Liverpool box that had many calling the Welsh flyer a dirty diver.

Again, it was a clash with Dan Agger but the Danish defender does seem to clip Bale who is running at high speed.

Liverpool fans have since accused Match of the Day of double standards as their highlights of the Tottenham victory did not include this booking for Bale and since any simulation from Luis Suarez is usually heavily focused upon.

Presenter Gary Lineker Tweeted this morning: “A word on Bale’s so called dive. Mistakenly not in edit last night but on this occasion was clearly a foul and an awful decision.”

GIFs above and below of the Gareth Bale booking for diving. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments!